Ørsted Bibliotek on Rougsøvej is a branch of Norddjurs Biblioteker and serves as a local cultural hub for the town. It offers book lending, study spaces and a children's section, and as a self-service library it is accessible for most of the day. Lectures, author evenings and children's events are held regularly, often in collaboration with Rougsø Folkeuniversitet.
Rougsøvej 73B, 8950 Ørsted
Self-service Mon-Sun 06:00-22:00. Staffed: Mon 13:00-17:00, Tue 10:00-13:00, Wed 13:00-17:00, Fri 10:00-14:00
A children's librarian reads aloud from a picture book on a large screen for children aged 3-6, followed by playtime and the chance to eat packed lunches.
Art historian Britta Andersen presents the extensive restoration of Gammel Estrup castle from 2000 to 2025, with photographs documenting the transformation.
Practical course on managing yourself during a major crisis. Emergency services experts cover preparedness, self-care, and local safety planning.
A lecture about the artist Louis Marcussen, known as Ovartaci, who created art during his 56 years in a psychiatric hospital. Anne Valbjørn Odgaard explores his extraordinary life and artistic vision.
A sensory story time for young children featuring the picture book 'Stine Goes Crazy', with tasting and a creative craft activity.
A musical adventure about an impatient grasshopper named Grethe who hops into a world of fun and discovery with her snail friends. Children sing along and explore the show's instruments afterwards.
A lecture on the author Jeppe Aakjær, who grew up on a farm and became both a farmer and poet. Literary historian Hans Peter Thøgersen explores his contemporary relevance in light of the climate crisis and industrial agriculture's collapse.
Lecture on India's evolution as the world's most populous democracy, examining Narendra Modi's reforms since 2014 and their impact on democratic institutions.
Lecturer Peter Viggo Jacobsen from the Royal Danish Defence College discusses Trump's impact on US-NATO relations and its implications for European security and economic policy.
Author Jesper Bugge Kold recounts the story of 300,000 Danes who emigrated to America from 1850 onwards through his award-winning novel trilogy about the family Johanne and Jens.
A theatre performance for babies and toddlers (0-2 years) exploring movement, music and abstract patterns, touring Norddjurs libraries in January.